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7 Creative Rooms You Can Add to a Standard Home

by Stephanie Rogers

In all walks of life, people are challenging what it means to be “normal.” From our work environments to personal relationships, modes of transportation to communication methods, there are ways of life in 2023 that would have made our grandparents’ pop in their day.


This trend is also being felt in the real estate market. Houses are no longer places for a few bedrooms, a kitchen, and a living area. Modern houses are being built to satisfy each person’s unique sense of “home.” With this in mind, keep reading for 7 creative rooms you can add to a standard home to give it a unique flair!


1. Recording Studio



You don’t have to be an aspiring pop star to reap the benefits of a home recording studio in the digital era. Whether you are trying your hand at starting your own podcast, need to record an important work presentation as a remote professional, or simply want to create some superlative content for your social media accounts, there are countless reasons to add a recording studio to your home in 2023. When you do, don’t just simply stuff your recording devices into a spare bedroom and call it a day.


Take some time to turn the space into an actual studio. Invest in ergonomic furniture that makes it comfortable to record for hours on end, home studio acoustic panels to prevent noise transfer to other areas of the house, and power backups so that your sessions are never interrupted by unexpected outages.


2. Home Gym



With the advent of connected exercise equipment and virtual fitness classes, creating a home gym has become more feasible than ever. While all of this latest technology can give you a great exercise experience at a fraction of the square footage of a traditional gym, you will still want to create as much of an exercise ambience as possible. Polished concrete floors topped with flexible rubber matting and large windows to allow more natural sunlight into the exercise space are great ways to promote the gym vibe within your own home.


3. Cigar Lounge